Vicky Antonenkova

Account Executive

Vicky is an Account Executive at The Forge who doesn’t just meet quota - she redefines what speed and scale look like in B2B sales. Within her first three months, she booked over 200 demos, blew past her targets, and built a personal brand that now reaches thousands of professionals on LinkedIn. What sets Vicky apart is her ability to seamlessly blend human sales intuition with modern automation - from leveraging AI-powered LinkedIn messaging to refining cold email sequences with spintax. She’s deeply committed to helping SDRs embrace tech without losing authenticity. With a background that includes the University of Warwick and early SaaS sales roles, Vicky brings academic rigor and street-smart sales tactics to every conversation. At The Forge, she’s become a frontline advocate for AI-driven outbound - without cutting corners on personalization or performance.

Blog posts by Vicky Antonenkova

B2B Intent Data: How to Use It to Identify Sales Qualified Leads
Tutorials & Guides

B2B Intent Data: How to Use It to Identify Sales Qualified Leads

Discover how to leverage B2B intent data to spot high-intent prospects, qualify leads faster, and boost sales efficiency with actionable insights and best practices!!
7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025
Tools

7 Best Instantly Alternatives & Competitors for 2025

Looking for the best Instantly alternatives in 2025? Compare 7 cold email tools that actually scale, improve deliverability, and boost reply rates.
GoHighLevel Review: Why Should Agencies Use That?
Reviews

GoHighLevel Review: Why Should Agencies Use That?

Wondering if GoHighLevel is right for your agency? This review breaks down features, pros, cons, pricing—and when to choose a simpler tool like Leadsforge.
Yesware Review 2024: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, and its Best Alternative
Tools

Yesware Review 2024: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons, and its Best Alternative

Dive into our 2024 Yesware Review! Uncover key features, pricing details, pros & cons, and the best alternative to elevate your email outreach strategy.
Why Custom Domain Tracking is Crucial for Email Campaign Success
Email Infrastructure

Why Custom Domain Tracking is Crucial for Email Campaign Success

Why a custom domain is important in order to improve email deliverability. Visit Salesforge.ai today and learn much more about how a custom domain can dramatically help improve the deliverability of your emails!
Warm Regards vs Best Regards vs Kind Regards: Choosing the Right Email Sign-Off
Cold Outreach

Warm Regards vs Best Regards vs Kind Regards: Choosing the Right Email Sign-Off

Explore the differences between "Warm Regards," "Best Regards," and "Kind Regards." Our guide helps you select the most appropriate email sign-off for any situation
How You Can Use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for Your Cold Email Outreach
Cold Outreach

How You Can Use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for Your Cold Email Outreach

We take a deep dive into what a VPS (Virtual Private Server) is, and how it can be used for cold email outreach.
Top Sales Triggers To Use for Cold Emailing
Tutorials & Guides

Top Sales Triggers To Use for Cold Emailing

What are the top sales triggers to use for cold emailing? Salesforge.ai has you covered. Read the full story right here!
Top 10 Things to Avoid in your First Email to Land in the Primary Inbox of the Recipient
Email Deliverability

Top 10 Things to Avoid in your First Email to Land in the Primary Inbox of the Recipient

Are you struggling with your emails ending up in the spam folders of your potential customers? Visit Salesforge.ai to learn more about what to avoid in order to make sure to land in the primary inbox of the recipient!